Ed Weeks (grower) explained

Ed Weeks set numerous world records for growing large vegetables. In 1964, he founded Weeks Seed Company.^[1] He resided in Tarboro, North Carolina.

Records

Records set by Weeks:

• 1970: 118 lb Watermelon^[2]
• 1975: 197 lb Watermelon^[1]
• 1977: 39 lb Cantaloupe^[3]
• 1978: 3.5 inch long Peanut^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: About Us. Weeks Seed Company. 9 April 2015.
2. News: Associated Press. 118 Pound Melon. 9 April 2015. Daytona Beach Morning Journal. 25 July 1970. 6D.
3. Book: McWhirter. Norris. Guinness Book of World Records. 1979. Bantam Books. 978-0553123708. 114. Norris McWhirter.